The Organization has 54 field offices around the world. Its headquarters are located in Paris, France.

Its mission is to contribute to the building of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication and information.

The Organization focuses, in particular, on two global priorities, Africa and Gender equality, and supports the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted at the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly, through all its programmes.

Latest Communication and Information

Dawn Bouttasing grew up in Phonsavanh, Laos, with a family that at home mainly spoke Khmu, one of the many indigenous languages of Laos. Her father set a rule that she and her siblings had to always speak Khmu with their parents, no matter where they were,...

Myanmar’s geographic and ethnic diversity makes it a fascinating and culturally rich country – but when it comes to media coverage, such diversity in the physical and cultural landscape poses major challenges. Rugged mountains, distance and poor roads...

Published in Thai on isaanrecord.com on 25 November, 2018. KHON KAEN - Many Thai media outlets have a proven record of using a wide array of colourful terms and expressions when reporting on cases of sexual abuse or stories involving people with different...

Myanmar has become a case study for how disinformation, fake news and hate speech affect online space and content, and therefore, public perceptions and debates. Particularly difficult – at times deadly – are their links to conflict around sensitive issues...

Around the world, we have seen the brutal, calculated murder of journalists as the ultimate form of censorship of the free press. In the Asia-Pacific, these crimes have become an epidemic, with the 27 killings in 2017. On International Day to End Impunity...